Overview

• The incident was reported in Thuraiyur in Tiruchirappalli district as AIADMK cadres gathered to welcome party leader Edappadi K. Palaniswami during his statewide tour.
• Ambulance driver Senthil said supporters allegedly surrounded the 108 vehicle, struck it, and assaulted him and a woman technician who was pregnant.
• The driver alleged the technician was targeted, including having her shawl pulled, and that she later reported neck and shoulder pain.
• DMK spokesperson Saravanan condemned the alleged assault, claimed EPS had encouraged such behavior at earlier events, and urged action against those responsible.
• Times Now reported that police had yet to confirm whether an FIR was registered, keeping the case in a developing stage and raising fresh concerns about the 108 emergency service operating near political events.